Internal Audit
Plan, perform and report audit engagements that add value.
- CSIACertified Specialist in Internal Audit
- CPSACertified Public Sector Auditor
- CISSECertified Information Systems Security Examiner
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Governance, Risk and Compliance Certifications
Strong controls. Enduring organizations.
The strength and longevity of every organization rest on the effectiveness of its control functions. GECB certifies the professionals who make them work.
Internal Audit · Internal Control · Risk Management · Governance · Compliance
Sample credentialCICRP
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13GRC credentials across five pillars3,000+professionals certified by GECB or using our resources65+countries where our professionals workEN · FRonline proctored exams, more languages in developmentOur manifesto
Enduring Performance™
Organizations do not endure by chance. They endure because their control functions are effective.
Governance sets direction. Risk management anticipates. Internal control and compliance secure. Internal audit provides independent assurance. When each function performs, the organization holds, and lasts. GECB credentials validate the ability to perform in these key GRC roles.
Read the manifesto →Governance Sets direction and oversightInternal Audit Provides independent assuranceBuilt on GECB Frameworks and international standardsCertifications
Five pillars of effective GRC
Every certification is built on a GECB Framework and the international standards of its discipline.
Internal Control
Design, assess and manage an effective internal control system.
Risk Management
Identify, map and manage the risks of the organization.
Governance
Structure and lead effective corporate and board governance.
- CCGECertified Corporate Governance Expert
- CBMCertified Board Member
Compliance and Financial Crime
Prevent fraud, money laundering and regulatory breaches.
- CCSCertified Compliance Specialist
- AMLCPAnti-Money Laundering Certified Professional
- KYCCPKnow Your Customer Certified Professional
- CFICertified Fraud Investigator
Associated Programs
Effective GRC relies on strong supporting functions. These programs build the skills that contribute to control and performance.
- Finance
- Supply Chain
- Project Management
- Human Resources
- Cybersecurity
How we certify
Prove you can do the job, not just recall the standard
Standards tell you what to do. GECB Frameworks give you the essentials to do it effectively in your role. Our exams prove it.
Role-based frameworks
Each certification maps to a GECB Framework: the mission, key processes, tools and performance indicators of a key GRC role.
Scenario-based exams
Questions set in real workplace situations, with applied assessments at advanced levels.
One standard, worldwide
Online proctored exams in English and French, with the same requirements in every country.
Verifiable credentials
A digital certificate and badge that any employer can verify online, maintained through continuing education.
Affiliated training
Train with IPE
The Institute of Professional Excellence has trained control professionals since 2014. Each GECB certification has an affiliated IPE course, online and in person.
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Purchase your full kit to prepare on your own
Training is never required. The full kit includes the official study guide, practice tests and your exam registration. Same exam, same standard.
Purchase the full kitIPE and GECB belong to the same group. IPE instructors have no access to exam questions, and every exam item is reviewed by an expert independent of IPE. Read our impartiality policy.
Renewal and membership
Keep your credentials active
Start free with the community. Certified members renew all their GECB certifications with one membership and 120 CPE hours every three years.
Community
Free
- Regular updates on the certifications of your choice
- Free invitations to periodic information webinars
- GECB Framework summaries
- GRC glossary, guides and articles
Certified member
$299
per 3-year cycle
- One recertification fee for all your GECB certifications, instead of a separate fee for each
- Everything in Community
- Updated study guides and delta exams
- Verified digital badge and CPE tracking
For organizations and partners
Strengthen control functions, together
Key GRC roles we certify
- Chief audit executives and internal auditors
- Internal control and permanent control officers
- Risk managers and chief risk officers
- Compliance and AML officers
- Board members and company secretaries
Certify your team
Give your audit, control, risk and compliance teams a common framework they can apply in their roles from day one.
- Certification programs by role and level
- Group pricing and progress reporting
- Affiliated training or self-study
Partner with us
Bring GECB certifications to professionals in your country or sector.
- Accredited training providers
- Professional associations and academic institutions
- Employers that recognize GECB certifications
GECB Frameworks and GRC resources
Free resources for GRC professionals
Framework summaries, a GRC glossary and practical guides, open to every professional.
FrameworksGECB Framework summaries
The structure of each framework, its principles and its mapping to international standards.
Download → GlossaryGRC glossary
Shared definitions for audit, control, risk, governance and compliance teams.
Browse → GuidesPractical guides and templates
Ready-to-use tools for the key tasks of each GRC role.
Explore →Verify a credential
Employers and recruiters: confirm that a professional holds an active GECB certification.
Prove you can do the job.
Join the GRC professionals certified by GECB in more than 65 countries.